Light Truck Drivers Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $50,370 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $37,020
90th percentile $96,890
Employed locally 90
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,020
    25th
    $38,910
    50th (median)
    $50,370
    75th
    $58,760
    90th
    $96,890

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 59% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780
    Barnstable Town, MA $49,630

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,850
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,480
    North Dakota $47,750
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $46,990

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,200
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $73,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,960
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,740
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Fairbanks?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Fairbanks, AK is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.71 or more per hour.

    Is Fairbanks above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Fairbanks, AK is 14.1% above the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,020 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,910.